Fresh Apple Cake

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cup salad oil
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
3 cups grated apples
2 cups chopped nuts
1 8-oz package cream cheese
1/2 stick margarine
1 tsp vanilla
1 1-lb box powdered sugar
2-4 tbsp milk

Combine the sugar, oil and eggs in a bowl and mix well. Sift the flour with soda and salt and stir into the sugar mixture. Add the apples and 1 cup nuts and beat well. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Col. Soften cream cheese in a bowl. Add the margarine and cream well. Add the vanilla. Add powdered sugar alternatively with milk and stir in remaining nuts. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.